[pct-l] a pot for two and newbie questions

[Suzi Swinehart]

I can think of another exception: parent-child partnerships. While it's possible that one might become injured and get off trail, it's not likely that they're going to just "split up" the way that most trail partnerships can...even the romantic ones. Balls never would have taken a step without Sunshine, and neither my dad nor I would ever leave the other behind. :)

-Chipmunk


>> Very often hiking partners separate: Maybe sooner, maybe
>> later, maybe temporarily, maybe forever, but usually
>> while remaining friends.  In the event of separation
>> what's to be done about shared gear?

> I agree with this completely, with perhaps one exception, 
> and that being a committed romantic couple. That being
> said, I have seen the trail bring couples together in a 
> bond incredible close, and I have seen the trail destroy
> romantic relationships. It is really a "trial by fire."